DUNKIRK – The effort to save the NRG Power Plant in Dunkirk isn’t over yet.
Following this past weekends rally in Dunkirk to call attention to the plant and its plan to convert from a coal-powered facility to a natural-gas operated plant, organizers say a second rally will be taking place next week, this time in Albany.
According to acting County Executive Stephen Abdella in his weekly Monday Morning Memo, the PowerUpWNY Coalition will continue its push for public support and the approval of the project by having a bus trip to Albany on Wednesday, Dec. 19. The purpose of the trip is to allow residents an opportunity to attend the New York State Public Service Commission’s meeting at 10:30 a.m.
Acording to Abdella, the coalition has teamed up with the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce to provide buses for area residents who want to attend the meeting. Officials believe the PSC may finally decides the fate of NRG’s plant in Dunkirk during the meeting.
Buses are scheduled to depart on Dec. 19 at 2 a.m. from D&F Plaza on Central Avenue in Dunkirk and return the same day. The trip is free and breakfast and lunch will also be provided. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register for the trip, visit the chamber website at www.chautauquachamber.org or call the chamber offices at (716) 366-6200 or (716) 484-1101.
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